One of the biggest unresolved sadnesses of my life is that I do not have a joyful association with child birth. When Lydia was born, there was no tiny baby squeal. There was no long, lingering baby snuggle. There was no first family photo where I look exhausted but thrilled and Micah looks like a […]

If you had told seventeen year old (or even twenty-two year old) me that one day I would be making my own cleaning products, I would have thrown a bar of Fels Naptha soap right in your face. Well, I would have if I had known what it was.

I’ve been a little low the past couple weeks. Despite the beauty all around, I’ve been finding that spring makes me sad. Our girl died in April, so every spring has this kind of heaviness as we remember where we were this time however many years ago. As I was reflecting on what to write, […]

Awhile ago, Jamy (whose little dude is due to make an appearance in mere DAYS, people!) asked a bunch of moms for some mom related wisdom as she approaches parenting. I spent one day writing down a bunch of stuff and then never sent them to her. So, Jamy, here they are! My parenting wisdom. […]

This weekend, we got a chance to celebrate Jamy and her little dude who is due to make his appearance in just about a month! Amber, Betsy, Pam (Jamy’s mother-in-law) and I wanted to host a shower or Jamy full of things she loves, and without too much fuss. We decided to have a mini […]

Chances are, if you’re a new mom (or really just the mom of anyone who isn’t a teenager), you’ve heard these words: “Enjoy every minute! It goes by so fast!” Whenever anyone says this to me, I get a slight sense of panic. Although I am enjoying my boy’s little years, I know that there […]

A lot of people ask us if we’re going to tell Levi that he’s adopted. This is, I’m assuming, a question that most parents of adopted children get asked. I know that everyone handles it differently, and obviously it entirely depends on your child and your family. We are hopeful to be able to convey […]